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... card) tray (LTE models only) 26 Cellular data (LTE models only) 27 Fingerprint recognition 29 Memory card slot 32 External display 34 Wireless LAN 36 Bluetooth 38 Thunderbolt™ 4 Applications 40 Using applications 41 Samsung Settings 42 Samsung Security 45 Samsung Update 46 Online Support (S Service) 47 Samsung PC Cleaner 48 Screen Recorder 49 Quick Search 50 Samsung Flow 50 Samsung Studio Plus 51 Samsung Voice Note 51 Samsung Gallery Settings & Upgrade 52 Display brightness 54 Volume 55 BIOS (Setup utility) 61 Battery Troubleshooting 64 Samsung Recovery 69 Windows recovery function...
... card) tray (LTE models only) 26 Cellular data (LTE models only) 27 Fingerprint recognition 29 Memory card slot 32 External display 34 Wireless LAN 36 Bluetooth 38 Thunderbolt™ 4 Applications 40 Using applications 41 Samsung Settings 42 Samsung Security 45 Samsung Update 46 Online Support (S Service) 47 Samsung PC Cleaner 48 Screen Recorder 49 Quick Search 50 Samsung Flow 50 Samsung Studio Plus 51 Samsung Voice Note 51 Samsung Gallery Settings & Upgrade 52 Display brightness 54 Volume 55 BIOS (Setup utility) 61 Battery Troubleshooting 64 Samsung Recovery 69 Windows recovery function...
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... be subject to the Samsung website, www.samsung.com. 3 Instructions for using the touch screen are for using the computer to ensure safe and proper use. • Optional accessories, some devices, and software referred to in the user manual may differ from the final product and is specially designed to detail the computer's functions and features. • The user manual supplied with the touch screen feature. • Images and...
... be subject to the Samsung website, www.samsung.com. 3 Instructions for using the touch screen are for using the computer to ensure safe and proper use. • Optional accessories, some devices, and software referred to in the user manual may differ from the final product and is specially designed to detail the computer's functions and features. • The user manual supplied with the touch screen feature. • Images and...
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... upgrade of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to carry out an instruction. Copyright Copyright © 2021 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. No part of the computer's functions. 4 For example, "select Settings → Devices" indicates that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that you should select Settings and then Devices. This manual is protected under international copyright laws. Computer specifications...
... upgrade of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to carry out an instruction. Copyright Copyright © 2021 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. No part of the computer's functions. 4 For example, "select Settings → Devices" indicates that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that you should select Settings and then Devices. This manual is protected under international copyright laws. Computer specifications...
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Getting started Right view ► For 13.3 inch models ► For 15.6 inch models 12 34 Number/Name SIM card tray (LTE models only) Memory card slot USB 3.2 port Earpiece/Headset jack Description • Insert the SIM or USIM card. • Insert a memory card into the slot. • Connect various peripheral devices, such as a mouse, camera, or keyboard. • Connect an earpiece or a headset to the computer to listen to audio. 1 23 Number/Name Memory card slot USB 3.2 port Earpiece...
Getting started Right view ► For 13.3 inch models ► For 15.6 inch models 12 34 Number/Name SIM card tray (LTE models only) Memory card slot USB 3.2 port Earpiece/Headset jack Description • Insert the SIM or USIM card. • Insert a memory card into the slot. • Connect various peripheral devices, such as a mouse, camera, or keyboard. • Connect an earpiece or a headset to the computer to listen to audio. 1 23 Number/Name Memory card slot USB 3.2 port Earpiece...
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... view 12 34 Number/Name HDMI port USB Type-C port Thunderbolt™ 4 port Operating status LED Description • Used to connect an HDMI cable to an external device. • This port allows the USB PD AC adapter to be supported depending on your device's specifications. • Shows the operating status of the computer. 12 Some features may not be used to charge USB Type-C devices or to connect external display devices. • Connect and charge a USB Type-C device and Thunderbolt™ device, or connect to the computer. It...
... view 12 34 Number/Name HDMI port USB Type-C port Thunderbolt™ 4 port Operating status LED Description • Used to connect an HDMI cable to an external device. • This port allows the USB PD AC adapter to be supported depending on your device's specifications. • Shows the operating status of the computer. 12 Some features may not be used to charge USB Type-C devices or to connect external display devices. • Connect and charge a USB Type-C device and Thunderbolt™ device, or connect to the computer. It...
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... mode or is turned off, connect to use it to the computer. • It may take longer to charge the battery when charging a connected device. • The battery power level may be reduced when charging a connected device while the computer is powered by the battery. • The charging status of the USB Type-C port or Thunderbolt™ 4 port Charging the computer Connect an external power supply (sold separately) with a rating level higher than 10 W (5 V, 2 A) that supports USB Type...
... mode or is turned off, connect to use it to the computer. • It may take longer to charge the battery when charging a connected device. • The battery power level may be reduced when charging a connected device while the computer is powered by the battery. • The charging status of the USB Type-C port or Thunderbolt™ 4 port Charging the computer Connect an external power supply (sold separately) with a rating level higher than 10 W (5 V, 2 A) that supports USB Type...
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Red: Charging - Green: Fully charged - Blue: Turned on • Recognizes the brightness of the computer. - Do not cover the ambient light sensor. 14 Getting started Operating status LED and Ambient light sensor 2 1 Number/Name Operating status LED Ambient light sensor Description • Shows the operating status of the environment where you use the computer. • When the surroundings become dark, the keyboard backlight turns on. • When the surroundings become bright, the keyboard backlight turns off.
Red: Charging - Green: Fully charged - Blue: Turned on • Recognizes the brightness of the computer. - Do not cover the ambient light sensor. 14 Getting started Operating status LED and Ambient light sensor 2 1 Number/Name Operating status LED Ambient light sensor Description • Shows the operating status of the environment where you use the computer. • When the surroundings become dark, the keyboard backlight turns on. • When the surroundings become bright, the keyboard backlight turns off.
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... the computer Fan vents through these holes. • If the vents are blocked the computer may be dangerous. • Provides power to the computer when 2 not connected to a Samsung Service 4 Center. Speaker • Sound is replaced, the laser-carved model name, serial number, and various logos will be displayed anymore. 2 For more information, contact a Samsung Service Center. 3 15 Internal • To remove or replace the internal 3 battery battery, take...
... the computer Fan vents through these holes. • If the vents are blocked the computer may be dangerous. • Provides power to the computer when 2 not connected to a Samsung Service 4 Center. Speaker • Sound is replaced, the laser-carved model name, serial number, and various logos will be displayed anymore. 2 For more information, contact a Samsung Service Center. 3 15 Internal • To remove or replace the internal 3 battery battery, take...
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... adjust settings conveniently. Getting started Configuring the Windows Settings You can configure the basic system settings, such as emails and SNS updates. Select the Start button ( ) → . Then, select an option you can also set personalized quick actions to change after the Windows Settings screen appears. Action Center The Windows 10 action center allows you want to appear in the action center. You can select wireless network options or adjust the volume and screen brightness via quick...
... adjust settings conveniently. Getting started Configuring the Windows Settings You can configure the basic system settings, such as emails and SNS updates. Select the Start button ( ) → . Then, select an option you can also set personalized quick actions to change after the Windows Settings screen appears. Action Center The Windows 10 action center allows you want to appear in the action center. You can select wireless network options or adjust the volume and screen brightness via quick...
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... Samsung Settings application. • Screen brightness control: Adjust the brightness of the camera and the microphone to prevent recording. • Performance mode: Change the system's performance mode. • Fn Lock: Lock the Fn key so that hot keys can be used without pressing the Fn key. Key/Icon F9 F10 F11 F12 Description • Keyboard backlight brightness: Turn the keyboard backlight on or off and adjust its brightness. • Blocking Recording mode: Limit the use of the display. • Display/External monitor: Switch...
... Samsung Settings application. • Screen brightness control: Adjust the brightness of the camera and the microphone to prevent recording. • Performance mode: Change the system's performance mode. • Fn Lock: Lock the Fn key so that hot keys can be used without pressing the Fn key. Key/Icon F9 F10 F11 F12 Description • Keyboard backlight brightness: Turn the keyboard backlight on or off and adjust its brightness. • Blocking Recording mode: Limit the use of the display. • Display/External monitor: Switch...
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... fingerprint Create a password and PIN first to use the fingerprint scan feature. 1 Select the Start button Accounts → Sign-in options. 2 Select Password → Add to create a password. 3 Select Windows Hello PIN → Add to create a PIN number. 4 Select Windows Hello Fingerprint → Set up to start the fingerprint registration. 5 Select Get started on the Windows Hello setup window. 6 Enter your PIN in to Windows, apps, and services by teaching Windows to recognize...
... fingerprint Create a password and PIN first to use the fingerprint scan feature. 1 Select the Start button Accounts → Sign-in options. 2 Select Password → Add to create a password. 3 Select Windows Hello PIN → Add to create a PIN number. 4 Select Windows Hello Fingerprint → Set up to start the fingerprint registration. 5 Select Get started on the Windows Hello setup window. 6 Enter your PIN in to Windows, apps, and services by teaching Windows to recognize...
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... the screen on the Multiple displays option. 33 Select the Start button System → Display, and then select Detect on the external display only. Duplicate Show the screen on the computer monitor only. You can also select the display mode in Windows settings. PC screen only Show the screen on both the computer and the external display. Basics 3 Connect the power cord to the external display. 4 Turn on the display and change its display mode to the external display.
... the screen on the Multiple displays option. 33 Select the Start button System → Display, and then select Detect on the external display only. Duplicate Show the screen on the computer monitor only. You can also select the display mode in Windows settings. PC screen only Show the screen on both the computer and the external display. Basics 3 Connect the power cord to the external display. 4 Turn on the display and change its display mode to the external display.
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...™ 4 port. Connecting two computers that support Thunderbolt™. Basics Thunderbolt™ 4 You can use Thunderbolt™ devices or share files and printers by connecting two computers that support Thunderbolt™ 1 Use a Thunderbolt™ cable (sold separately) to connect the computers via their Thunderbolt™ 4 ports. 2 Select the Start button ( ) → Windows System → Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center → Change advanced sharing settings. 3 Set your settings.
...™ 4 port. Connecting two computers that support Thunderbolt™. Basics Thunderbolt™ 4 You can use Thunderbolt™ devices or share files and printers by connecting two computers that support Thunderbolt™ 1 Use a Thunderbolt™ cable (sold separately) to connect the computers via their Thunderbolt™ 4 ports. 2 Select the Start button ( ) → Windows System → Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center → Change advanced sharing settings. 3 Set your settings.
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Some troubleshooting actions in response to service requests may not be installed from Samsung Update. • Third-party software related services For descriptions about and service requests for third-party applications, please contact the relevant manufacturer. Applications Using applications • Images and features may differ depending on the model and the application version. • Some applications may not work depending on the model. • Applications that are provided by Samsung can be supported depending on the application manufacturer. 40
Some troubleshooting actions in response to service requests may not be installed from Samsung Update. • Third-party software related services For descriptions about and service requests for third-party applications, please contact the relevant manufacturer. Applications Using applications • Images and features may differ depending on the model and the application version. • Some applications may not work depending on the model. • Applications that are provided by Samsung can be supported depending on the application manufacturer. 40
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... easily and conveniently. This step appears only when the application runs for or download the BIOS, drivers, and applications over the Internet. The items will be updated. Or, select Install or Update of the item to be updated. 45 Applications Samsung Update Install and update Samsung applications and drivers on the model and the application version. 1 Select the Start button ( ) → Samsung Update. 2 Read and agree to the User Agreement.
... easily and conveniently. This step appears only when the application runs for or download the BIOS, drivers, and applications over the Internet. The items will be updated. Or, select Install or Update of the item to be updated. 45 Applications Samsung Update Install and update Samsung applications and drivers on the model and the application version. 1 Select the Start button ( ) → Samsung Update. 2 Read and agree to the User Agreement.
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...and additional functions. - Security: Configure security functions. - Boot: Configure peripherals and boot- Save: Save settings. - The BIOS setup screen appears only in English. 56 Help: View the help for BIOS set up. - Number Name • Setup items • Setup tools - Default: Return to the default settings. - Exit: Exit BIOS setup. • Setup menu - You can change BIOS settings using the keyboard or mouse. Settings & Upgrade The BIOS screen The BIOS setup screen appears as shown below. Restore: Cancel changes. - SysInfo: View the basic specifications of the...
...and additional functions. - Security: Configure security functions. - Boot: Configure peripherals and boot- Save: Save settings. - The BIOS setup screen appears only in English. 56 Help: View the help for BIOS set up. - Number Name • Setup items • Setup tools - Default: Return to the default settings. - Exit: Exit BIOS setup. • Setup menu - You can change BIOS settings using the keyboard or mouse. Settings & Upgrade The BIOS screen The BIOS setup screen appears as shown below. Restore: Cancel changes. - SysInfo: View the basic specifications of the...
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... Change the boot priority from the BIOS setup. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Before the Samsung logo appears, press the F2 key several times. 3 Access the Boot menu. 4 Select Boot Device Priority. 5 Select an option menu to open the list. 6 Select an option. 7 Select Save → Ok to save and restart. Settings & Upgrade Removing a password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Before the Samsung logo appears, press the F2 key several times. 3 Access the Security menu. 4 Select a password type (Supervisor Password, User Password, or HDD Password). 5 Enter...
... Change the boot priority from the BIOS setup. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Before the Samsung logo appears, press the F2 key several times. 3 Access the Boot menu. 4 Select Boot Device Priority. 5 Select an option menu to open the list. 6 Select an option. 7 Select Save → Ok to save and restart. Settings & Upgrade Removing a password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Before the Samsung logo appears, press the F2 key several times. 3 Access the Security menu. 4 Select a password type (Supervisor Password, User Password, or HDD Password). 5 Enter...
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... times. Replace the battery with this system, make sure that the total power rating on the bottom of the casing are clear at all power cables, remove the battery and modem cables from surrounding light and bright surfaces. There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS battery is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the computer. If the CMOS battery requires replacement ensure that...
... times. Replace the battery with this system, make sure that the total power rating on the bottom of the casing are clear at all power cables, remove the battery and modem cables from surrounding light and bright surfaces. There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS battery is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the computer. If the CMOS battery requires replacement ensure that...
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... authorized service centers. 5 Do not allow the portable computer to safety requirements in the user manual. 2 Devices can be used only with exposed skin can cause discomfort or eventually a burn. 89 The computer does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. - Appendix • Unplug the system from the computer the unit should be switched off and the battery removed.
... authorized service centers. 5 Do not allow the portable computer to safety requirements in the user manual. 2 Devices can be used only with exposed skin can cause discomfort or eventually a burn. 89 The computer does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. - Appendix • Unplug the system from the computer the unit should be switched off and the battery removed.
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Rev. 1.1 Some content may differ from the computer depending on the region, service provider, software version, or computer model, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English. 04/2021.
Rev. 1.1 Some content may differ from the computer depending on the region, service provider, software version, or computer model, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English. 04/2021.